Welcome to WDC from "Newbie Welcome Wagon" ! Hello, hendrica. My name is Charlie and I'm happy to welcome you to WDC today with a quick review. My inbox is open if you need any help navigating the site. Keep in mind that the following is just the opinion of one reader. I am not a professional and you know your writing best. If you find something helpful here, use it! If not, feel free to disregard it completely. First Impressions Isn't depression just great? The worst is when you think you have a handle on it, only to have it come back and bite you at the least opportune moment. Clearly, this is a subject you feel strongly about and I can relate to it as well. I think it's important for people suffering from this sort of thing to write about it, if only to purge themselves of it for a moment. Plus, it helps to know that you're not alone. Things That Worked The way you described it was very clear and realistic. I feel like someone who hasn't experienced depression could still relate to what you're saying here. I especially liked the speaking black words/screeching/whispering lines. Using manners of speech is a good way to help someone visual what it's like to go through this by giving them an auditory sense to use. Suggestions The last three lines didn't seem to read as well as the rest of the poem for me. I think it's the repetition of always back to back, or maybe it's the long line that splits the two shorter ones. I might suggest combining 'always aware' with the last line so it would read "Always aware, forever within." Just a thought! Final Thoughts Overall, I think you did a good job describing a difficult situation the best you could. Let's hope the waves of depression don't crash down too hard on us! Thanks for sharing! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** A Review from "Simply Positive Review Forum " ! My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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